Library's review
Thirteenyear-old Joshua discovers a tunnel and sets out to explore the other side of a high wall that is supposed to guard his town from the people on the other side. Set in a fictional place, this novel mirrors circumstances in the West Bank
Genres
Publication
Bloomsbury Children's Books (2013), Edition: 1, 304 pages
Description
In an isolated town that closely resembles the West Bank, thirteen-year-old Joshua discovers that his world may not be as it seems; that his people may be aggressors rather than victims; and that he must stand up to his stepfather and forge his own sense of right and wrong.
Awards
Guardian Children's Fiction Prize (Longlist — 2013)
Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing (Nominee — 2014)
Paddy Power Political Book Award (Shortlist — 2014)
UKLA Book Award (Shortlist — 2014)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2013
ISBN
0802734928 / 9780802734921
DDC/MDS
| 823.92 |